Hazards | PPE Required | Additional Requirements (if any) |
|---|---|---|
Working at height Falling objects | Harness Hard hat |
Safe Work Practices
Protecting workers from injuries associated with use of aerial platforms
Protective mechanisms: Safe work procedure
As per manufacturer instructions Permit system ERP (emergency response plan)
Selection and use: Safe work procedure Supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or provide proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements
Equipment Familiarization Practices
An Aerial Platform operator should be thoroughly familiar with a number of aspects of the equipment
Location and operation of the controls
Correct operating procedure
Maximum lifting capacities
Proper rigging practices
Safety precautions applicable to the unit before operating it
Emergency procedures to be followed in case of equipment failure or incident
Location of emergency procedures
Last entries in the equipment logbook
Warning: Lift capacities are greatly reduced if the aerial platform is not level.
Note: Maximum loads shown on the capacity chart are based on a level position of the machine/unit.
Positioning Practices
Always seek the best possible position when parking the Aerial Platform for work:
An ideal job site parking location is firm, level, dry ground or thick pavement that will not sag on a hot day
Avoid uneven terrain, rocky terrain, muddy terrain, steep grades, or locations with unnecessary overhead obstructions such as structures or power lines
If the unit must be operated on a slope, use outrigger pads or timbers to level the truck
If the truck must be positioned in an area that is not level, work from the rear of the truck
If the truck must be used across an incline, always work with the boom on the uphill side of the truck
Set the truck parking brake securely before using the crane
Safe Job Procedure
Do the following when operating an aerial platform:
- Make sure all workers, particularly spotters and inexperienced workers, are instructed to stand clear of the outriggers while they are being lowered
- Ensure that outriggers are down and on firm ground before using the lifting unit (to ensure stability)Before operating the aerial platform, consult the load chart to ensure that the unit has the capacity for the loads to be lifted
- Before lifting a load, ensure that you make straight pulls
- Before lifting a load, ensure that the load lines form a straight with the platform line to prevent side pulls that can damage the equipment and/or tip the unit over
- Do not allow people to ride on the hook or on loads
- Do not move loads over people
- Do not lift a load until all people are clear
- Do not allow the hook or load block to pull tight against the boom tip when lowering or extending boom (this can cause the load line to break)
- Properly attach the load lines to the winch drum
- Make sure at least two wraps remain on the drum at all times
- Do not modify the machine or add attachments, unless they are manufacturer approved
- Keep the load close to the ground whenever possible
- Do not operate the crane during electrical storms or high wind conditions
- Do not perform any maintenance work on the unit unless it is immobilized or blocked up in place and you are trained to do so